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About
Southern Federal University, abbreviated as SFedU and formerly known as Rostov State University (1957–2006), is a public university in Rostov Oblast, Russia with campuses in Rostov-on-Don and Taganrog. In 2023 US News & World Report ranked it # 1,647 in the world.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 11 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,741
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 801+ | 11.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 601-650 | - | 2024 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry | =735 | 28.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =812 | 28.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =862 | 28.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Southern Federal University?
Southern Federal University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,724.
When was Southern Federal University founded?
Southern Federal University was founded in 1915.
What are the top subjects at Southern Federal University?
Top subjects at Southern Federal University include: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Education & Training, Physical Chemistry, Engineering & Technology.
Where is Southern Federal University located?
Southern Federal University is located in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.